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Compare train and bus for Courtrai to Aachen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Courtrai to Aachen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $45 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 56m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $45, while a train costs an average of $71.
Distance: 123 miles (198 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$71 Average price | $45 Average price Cheapest | $47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 10m Average total duration 5h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Courtrai to Aachen:
A bus is $26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Courtrai to Aachen costing on average $71.
Other travel options to Aachen take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 10m.
You'll arrive about 17m sooner (2h 26m by train vs 2h 43m by car). Tickets start at around $71 compared to roughly $47 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get from Courtrai to Aachen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Courtrai to Aachen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:40 AM8h25Courtrai1:05 PMAachen$461One-way0 transfers
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4:40 AM8h25Courtrai1:05 PMAachen$461One-way0 transfers
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4:40 AM8h25Courtrai1:05 PMAachen$461One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Courtrai to Aachen:
A bus is $26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Courtrai to Aachen costing on average $71.
Other travel options to Aachen take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 10m.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Courtrai and Aachen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Kortrijk and arrive in Aachen Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) and arrive in Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Aachen by bus.
- Travel with Intercity, Deutsche Bahn to go to Aachen by train.
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